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Crypto platforms lose over $3.63 billion to cyberattacks

CoinGecko data cited by CNBC says more than 60% of affected platforms had completed independent security audits before the incidents.

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Crypto platforms have lost more than $3.63 billion to cyberattacks, according to figures cited by CNBC.

CNBC reports that CoinGecko data show over 60% of cryptocurrency platforms that experienced losses from cyberattacks had undergone independent security audits.

The findings highlight that security reviews did not prevent at least some later breaches and thefts across the crypto platform ecosystem.

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CNBC WorldCrypto platforms have lost over $3.63 billion to cyberattacks , even though most of them did security checks
CNBC FinanceCrypto platforms have lost over $3.63 billion to cyberattacks , even though most of them did security checks
CNBC FinanceCrypto platforms have lost over $3.63 billion to cyberattacks , even though most of them did security checks

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